epicentre vs focusing

epicentre

noun
  • The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive. 

  • The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion. 

  • The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe. 

  • The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake. 

verb
  • Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location). 

focusing

noun
  • The action of the verb to focus. 

adj
  • Used for or pertaining to focusing. 

  • Pertaining to the direction of attention, effort, or energy to a particular audience or purpose over time. 

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